How far is Statesville, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Statesville, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.41 mi
01h 13m
Flight
64.47 mi
103.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.47 mi
Kilometers
103.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.41 mi
Kilometers
116.53 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sat, May 30, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Statesville
Sun, May 31, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Statesville
2026-05-30T22:21
Arrive Greensboro
Sat, May 30, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Statesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clemmons
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Statesville
35.9 mi
00h 36m
To Greensboro
36.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Statesville and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Statesville and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    15 m · 7 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    740 ft · 20 sec · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Trade Street

    965 ft · 19 sec · South Trade Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Davie Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Davie Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Mocksville Highway

    3120 ft · 1 min · Mocksville Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Mocksville Road

    688 ft · 14 sec · Old Mocksville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2294 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Statesville and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Mocksville Road
57.7 mi · 80%
I 40 East
6.72 mi · 9%
Davie Avenue
3.07 mi · 4%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 4%
Mocksville Highway
0.59 mi · 1%
South Edgeworth Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Mocksville Road

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clemmons
00h 36m from Statesville
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Statesville and Partly Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Statesville to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clemmons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Statesville and 36.5 miles from Greensboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Statesville and Partly Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Clemmons

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clemmons, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clemmons.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

15 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

16 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

25 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Statesville and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 64.47 mi (103.76 km).

Statesville

#1 Statesville

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

Population28,045
Coordinates35.7826400, -80.8873000
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Greensboro

#2 Greensboro

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

Population297,878
Coordinates36.0726400, -79.7919800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: South Center Street (-80.887311, 35.78268)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.29 $22.59
Premium $4.78 $12.18 $24.37
Diesel $5.62 $14.34 $28.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Statesville and Greensboro. The current time is 22:21:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.